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Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23
Too Great n Strain,


He sort of squeezed himself into police
headquarters yesterday, hat in hand, and he
shambled up to Sergt. Martins desk, bowed
very low, and inquired:
1Am de boss ossifer inf'
"Yes, sir"
"Wall, boss, / wants to know bout dis
time bZness. TIE bin hevin' heap o trEbble
fur week past.
"What time are you running ons'
"Dat's what want to find out. One Teller
he tells me to go on solcr time, an another
tells me standard time, an my ole woman
she's got third time, an rze all mixed up.
tole de ole woman dat was comm down to
git perleece time an stick 10 it"
swell, set your watch at LES
"Yes, sah OATS de fust satisfacssilIn l'vc
had in two hull weeks
He pulled out an ancient "turnip," felt
around for a key, and had just got ready to
set the hands when the crystal fell ont and
smashed. there was long continued whir-
ring among the works, and as he held the
timepiecc to his ear and shook it the internal
mechanism fell ON the floor and roiled under
a bench.
Il SPECIFIED suthin' OF the sort s2iI the
man as his chin began toquivCr. Dat comes
of tryin' to run Oh three sorts O time No
watch kin stand any SIGH foolin' rs dat, an
might n lnowed it"
"What VIII you do now
Muffin. Dat settles tire on dis chicken
FUR de mex six months, an Ize gwine TO git
up in de mawnin' when Ize hungry, an go
home at. night arter de ole woman has got do
wood in."-Datroit Free Pres
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

At Scottsville, Kan, a seven months old
child of A. o. Notes was sick with bowel
complaint for more than three weeks. They
had little hope of its recovery, as every pre-
scription they tried failed. They were final
ty induced to try Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhooa remedy, which effected a
prompt and permanent cure. They are
never without this safe and pleasant family
medicine and cannot say too much in its
praise. Sold by AldEich & Brown and J.
p Allen. S6-tf*
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

To the Citizens Of Wichita and Vicinity.
We wish it known that we have located q
branch nursery at Wichita, and that we
mean business and have come to stay. We
intend making Wichita a distributing point.
We ask for nothing but your patronage
Parties wanting stock will do well to take
look at the samples Of our stock on exhibi-
ton at the east end of the iron bridge Oppo-
site the Riverside hotel and get our prices.
they will find it to their interest to buy di-
rect from responsible nurseryman. especi-
ally home nursery. Avoid buying Of deal
srs and tree peddlers. We guarantee our
took to be first-class in every particular
We make a speciality of setting and guaran-
seeing stock, particularly evergreens. Our
stock of shade and ornamental trees and
shrubs is full and complete.
w. C. Shaw and r. II. Southwell are our
iuIy authorized agents, and any Others who
may hereafter be employed will be Furnished
with certificate of authority under the
nursery seal. Any orders entrusted to them
We viii be responsible for. Headquarters at
The Commercial hotel until further notice.
G. II. FINK & Son, Props,
Lamar, ,fdo., and Wichita, Kan. nurseries.
d11&Cw37-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

If YOU want a bargain in eight beautifully
LAYING lots in Perrys addition blk from
street car line, blks from Lincoln school
house. east and west fronts, more building
going on Immediately surrounding than IN
any other locality, see Stiles & Smith. agtS.
dlSll6ts
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

For sale, the north half OF the east half OF
the southwest quarter of section three. In
township q, range east
The above described land belongs to the
estate of c. c. Allistou, and will be on sale
for a few DAYS. This land is near the loca
ton of the Congregational college.
16-tf E. b. JEwETT,
Guardian for the heir Office Temple Block.
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

The EAGLE printing and blank book ea.
Establishment. is prepared to do all kinds OF
lob printing and blsnk book making, guar
sn.eeing their work to be first-clsss III every
respect. All counter work. checks, bonds,
perforated. numbered-or leose-as prices
aousl to Kansas City or St Louis.
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23
ladies', Real Estate Exchange.

We have fitted up real estate office espec-
tally for ladies, where they can list their
property and buy aud sell, having large
and desirable list of property on our books.
Shall be pleased to show you bargains
This office will be under the charge CT
Messi,s Gardner Bros.
BILLINGS, RICHARDSON & Co.,
d17-tf No. III South Main Street.
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23
Grand Opening.

Not for few days, but all season. Ele-
CANT display of fine millinery just from the
east. Styles adapted for all faces, complex
ions and purses, at Miss L. E. Brennan, Ill
n Lawrence ave, Golden Eagle clothing
block d1A-3t*
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

100 #, e f, Emporia ave, near 18th, will be
offered at bargain if sold this week.
120-tf ADDINGToN & SMITH, 149 n Main.
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

100 fit cor 10Th and Emporia, the best and
finest corner in Eagle add, only $1,000. Good
terms. ADDINGToN & SMITH,
120tf 149 n Main.
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

College Green.
The plat Of College Green is now filed and
the new town is now on the market for sale.
The streets are graded and work on the
foundation of the new Catholic building is in
progress. The side track will be graded in a
few days and the depot will be built. The
Catholic Investment and Building Company
will build a number of good residences in
this beautiful suburban villa, and several
TO build houses, and within sixty days there
will be quite town. Lots are now selling at
800 and 1925 each, but will soon be raised.
Now is the time to get bargains and choice
lots.
Apply at the office of the secretary. Office
in the European hotel, Douglas ave.
d97-tf w. II. GRATTAN, Secretary.
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

lots on 4th near 10Th, 81, 200.
soft on River st, 4-room house, $500.
120-tf ADDINGTON & SMITH, 149 n Main.
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

lots on Ellis ave, near Kellogg st,
4 lots on Ellis ave, near Kellogg st,
6 lots on Ellis ave, near Kellogg st,
s lots on Ellis ave, near Kellogg st,
Mr. II I Kick
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

There having been a considerable demand
for shares of stock in the Wichita Union
Stock Yards company, none Of which has
been for sale, the board OF directors has de.
cided to sell $4,000 Of the shares in small
blocks. Applications should be made to j.
o. Davidson, president OF the company, at
the Citizens bank. oI-t
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Safe.

Large safe will be sold cheap or exchanged
for horse and buggy. N. O. LEvENs,
134-6* 22S n Main st, Room t.
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

We will sell 100 or 800 acres Of land YER,
near Wichita for 500 per acre on easy terms
This is rare chance.
d116-tf BUNNELL d MOREHOUSE.
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

The north holt of South University place
add: buy now before they advance. liz II
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

Hacker & Jackson's up town office is with
Dunbar Bros. at 1SS North Main ST. All or
ders given there will receive prompt atten-
ton. loo-u
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23
DIVIDEND
Arkansas valley Agricultural Society.

A dividend of fifteen dollars (S15) per share
has been declared on each share of capital
stock in the Arkansas Valley Agricultural
Society. Stockholders will please call on
the secretary for an order on the treasurer
for the amount of dividend due, as his or her
interest may appear D. A. MITCHELL,
Wichita. April IL, 1857. Secretary.
d130-14t-w54t
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

Set your stoves repaired at the Wichita
Stove Repair shops, Nos. IS and IS +. Elm
snd 5l5 \. Maiustreet. THos. MUNRO,
1rieodt Proprietor.
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23
Special Offers.

Choice seed potatoes, 90c per bushel, at
Merkle Supply Co. 127-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23
To the Citizens Of Wichita and VicInI

Chaice seed potatoes, 9Qc per bushel, at
Steinhauser- Merkle Supply Co. 127-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23
Granville Park

Choice seed potatoes, 90c per bushel. at
Steinhauser- Merkle Supply Co. 127-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

The north half of South University place
add: buy now before they advance. 1l2-u
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

We always have special bargains on Col
lege Hill and vicinity from a - foot lot TO
SIN so acre tract Allen, Graham & Jones.
ST.
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

The north half OF South University place
add; buy now before they advance. ll2-f
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23
Wheelar's addition.
Guardians sale.

Special bargains on Douglas avenue and
Main street. Allen, Graham & Jones. soft
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23
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To the Public.

Choice seed potatoes, 90c per bushel, at
Steinhauser-Mer Supply Co. l27-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

Lots 81 and IS, Pattie avenue, Lincoln
street addition, east front.
S. L. GILBERT,
130-12t at u s. Land Office.
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

Choice seed potatoes, 9Oc per bushel, G
Steinhauser- Merkle Supply Co. 127-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

Two show cases for sale cheap by Post, tn
pawnbroker. 42S Douglas ave. delft
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

Choice seed potatoes, 90c per bushel, at
Steinhauser- Merkle Supply Co. 121-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23
Not Speculation,

Choice seed potatoes, 90c per bushel, at
Steinhauser- Merkle Supply Co. 121-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23
THAT lNQUISITIVE BOY AGAIN.

Wanted to Know All About the Bell, tho
Register, the Ring, the Fare and So On.
A young lady and a small, bright eyed boy
entered a street car on Lake avenue the other
afternoon The lady deposited her fare and
the boys and the bell rang.
sAunt Ella" said the boy, what makes tho
bell rings"
"The driver rings the bell" was the reply.
What does he do that forl"
GWhy, he does it to register the fare"
"What does he do that for!"
Because lie has to-"
ooh"
Then there was a silence for half a minute
Presently the boy said:
"What is that round thing up there"
"That is the register.
"What is that for.'
ITO register the fare
HYou said the ring registered tho fare
''No, didn't say that"
eyes, you did, Aunt Ella"
"Now, Johnny, don't you contradict me-;
you are naughty boy"
"Well, that's what you said"
A silence of two minutes followed 1t was
broken by the boy, who said: "Say, Aunt
Ella, what made You tell me that tie ring
registered the fare"
ooh, don't know"
"You did say so, didn't you, Aunt Ella"
ayes, Johnny"
"Then what made you say that You didn't
say it,
II didn't say that I didn't say so. Don't
bother me, Johnny"
After another brief silence the boy returned
20 the attack. "Say, Aunt Ella. did you go
10 Sunday school when you was litt.e:n
"Yes, child, Of course did"
"Did you take any prizesh
yes, lots of them"
"Did you tell wrong stories rs much then as
you do nowi"
"Johnny, you are bad boy, shall tell
your mother"
81 wish you would tell her two times; that's
what | wish"
GWhy Johnny"
''Cause you wouldn't tell the same story
two times; that would let me out. dorchester
Herald
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23
aails gas1e
WEARY.

Weary, 30 weary; oh, weary Of tears; -
Weary of heart aches and weary of fears;
Weary Of moaning and weary Of pain;
Weary, SO weary of hoping in vain.
Weary, so weary Of the burdens OF life;
Weary of toiling and weary of strife;
Weary of parting and weary Of night:
Weary, so weary, and longing for light.
Weary, so weary of waiting alone:
Weary Of asking-receiving a stone;
Weary of watching, weary of jeers;
Weary, so weary of taunts and of sneers.
Weary, so weary; but sometime I'll rest,
Dreamlessly sleeping, hands crossed on my breast;
No more to sorrow, no more to weep;
Only to lie down and quietly sleep
The Menorah.
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23
Wheeler's addition.

A fine snare drum cheap. Post, the Dawn
broker. col-ti
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

This shoice addition is now for sale by Cole
& Gillespie. room 9, No. 2i6 North Main st.
130-6t*
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

paper cold or II you
Addition paper round
flyS it, 1t hahn t. or
vine and fig
all and motor line along
off station right on
aka water Crown Point ana
allies AL lots $50 feet
loan SOIL mud JoSephuS you
should GO right COWLEY. 4o2 Douglas
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

The Wichita EAGLE printing house keeps
In stock complete line of justice and legal
blanks and township blanks Of all kinds
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23
For Sale.

Choice seed potatoes, 90c per bushel, at
Steinhauser- Merkle Supply Co. RITZ
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

Choice seed potatoes, soc per bushel, at
Steinhauser- Merkle Supply Co. l2'-H
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

Choice seed potatoes, SOC per bushel. at
Steinhauser- Merkle Supply Co. RI-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

Choice seed potatoes, 90c per bushel, at
Steinhauser Merkle Supply Co. l2I-t
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

Coats thread in all numbers at New York
prices to dealers. Larimer q Stinson, l32
Main St Wichita. 9o-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

Choice seed potatoes, 90c per bushel, at
Steinhauser- Merkle Supply Co. 127-tf
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

Ohio addition, 18th street and Hydraulic
ave. Good lots, easy terms. Belcher q Co..
l29 4 Douglas. SStf
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

Choice seed potatoes, 9oc per bushel, at
Steinhauser- Merkle Supply Co. E1-f
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

Wheeler's addition.
Wichita eagle., 1887-04-23

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The Washington critic., 1887-12-31
WASHINGTON. DEC. 81. 1887.
A HAPPY NEM NEAR.

In few short hours the Old Year,
soon to be forgotten, will have joined it's
shadowy predecessors, and the New,
wrcathcd with benedictions and God
speeds, take up another relay in the
flight of Time.
Always and everywhere is it an occa-
sion more cOnsecrated to hope than to
regret. Whether the departing year has
served us well or i'll, we are too intent
upon the rosy tints of the new morning
10 take much note Of the sunset Of the
night before. Retrospect makes room
for anticipation. Past disappointments
give place TO strengthened expectations.
Losses that cannot be helped are con-
veniently forgotten in the contemplation
of gains vet 10 be realized. Failures
that have oyertakcn us fade out Of
memory through some compassionate
influence, and "bettcr luck next time"
peoples the Imagination with series of
sure successes.
What We were that We should not have
been il atoned for in q set Of brand new
resolutions and the rucful ghosts Of yes
terday are lost sight OF in the radiant
visions of tomorrow.
And well II is that once year Mt least
the world can be so glad it is alive and
give itself up so unreservedly and un-
selfishly to season Of grateful emo
tions, of hospitablc enjoymcnis, OF char.
table works and genial and general
sood-fellowship.
That the coming holiday may prove,
in the worthy manner Of its observance,
Il happy augury of many more and bet.
ter and worthier days-that the pleasant
fictions of the moment may become SUBJ
stantia facts Of the future, and that the
next twelve-month may witness an
abundant realization of the promises
that surround its birth, with its fair
countenance unwrinkled by the frowns
Of fortune-is Tue Carries Nov Your
greeting to its friends.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-31
1887.

'p''
II hear the call OF years. Roll on, ye dark
br2wl years. 20 bring no JOY on your course.
The Wild wind, wniling through the withorod
Doth chant the old years death song mourn,
\ few more lurid morns and clouded ewes.
Aud then the weary, DAFT aud carle will die.
I've seen him with pale spring lowers round his
I'yu seen him all arrayel in summers glory
I've seen him wtnrins aulunn' garan red,
And now he'll creep away and ond ths story.
HIS days of JOY were endei loncAeu;
lie growoth weak and timoipls nd old.
And ahiyercth early In his iuJe rl snow,
While the herce blast is blowing bleak and
cold.
Go, lay the down in peace thou gray.bearc, year.
TO ihoH where other brighter years are
Thyrcleli!s pastl Then do no, llnger here;
Go 10 thy grave, thou shalt not leave mo
weeping,
Thou hadat fair flowers for thy gentle sprlng,
But not for me the Joys of chlldbOod's MAY;
bilght sims were Time but obi thon dldst not
The snnpy hopes more glorious than thoy,
SOFT eyoning hours that thou didst bring, old
Who're were the dreams thar used to come at
The hegrt was taA that unco dld lr0t heir
coming
Alas for boundless trust In trustees things
Alas for blind idolatrles Of youth
Alas for those bright visions Fancy brings
That fade before the cold gray dawn OF TRUTH
When Joys and hopes and dreamings bright are
gone,
And hearts which once were light are sad and
weary,
1t matters not how swift LIfes days speed on
Then fare thee well, old year, so dull aud
dreary,
--lClara Marshall In the New York rrihuna
The Washington critic., 1887-12-31
THE ISSUES OF 1sss.

In view Of the fact that Mr. Cleveland
lea candidate for reelection, Horpo,'s
jPeehly looks upon ii as almost equally
certain that he will be "a stronger can
didate" next year than hc was IN 1884.
Ii docs not say in so many words that
he Will be reelected, but II he is stronger
before the people now than then, what
else is to be inferred?
The same journal then goes on to say
that the tariff will no. be tho dircc, issue
Of the cainpaign; that the Presidents
views will be regarded as his own
rather than those OF his party, and that
the Republicans will resolve rs usual in
favor OF protection, hut that neither
ran force the issue upon the other, be-
cause the public mind is rejecting upon
the question and not yet prepared to
take party sides on IL, Whit then?
As there Is no other question Of similar
public importance III controversy, it
would seem to follow that the conten-
tion is to be fought out on the merits Of
the Administration, pure and simple,
and on its negative rather than positive
merits.
Our esteemed contemporary says that
"Mr. Blaine has dexterously thrown
himself forward as the necessary candi-
date, and it appears to find in this pre-
supposition its reasons for believing Mr.,
Cleveland stronger now than he was
three years ago. II is by contrast that
he acquires this strength. The Prcsi-
don't has shown ut least that the coun-
try Is not in danger of going 10 ruin un-
dcr Democratic rule. while his illustri-
Gus competitor, obnoxious as he for
merly was is none the less so now.
We arc finally given to understand
that "thc character and career of the
candidate are always and necessarily an
issue"-in this ease, apparently the only
issue.
IL this not somewhat narrow and
superficial view? We agree with Mirper
ns 10 the tariff question, Il viii he
mora Of an issue in 1855 than q was in
1884, but il will not be II sharply defined
and absorbing or exclusive issue.
To some extent the contest will he be.
tween The 'outS and fins" murly. II
M. Blaine is nominated It nay degop-
crate into something Of rprNBal char
aetet Rut the Overwhelming pout IN
No tloyeland's favor rs ihat he has
a'yQp the connify reputable s.rong
ll3 generally ereulllleUlmiUsiirtio tion,
aiH shaA,d Congress n l,, cnsu.ng
t9n supplement the PrcaiAeuf's
cU with the yiqorousanA wholesome
lea,adon relEired for reducing tho
sirplis, enlmgng orr naval dafonsas,
improving our internal Wate,' courses,
strengthening our bans ,,al..m and
Otherwise providing foi Ono earc:pl
welfare Of the people, theroaarl thus
~ lu can hardly fail to be Irresistible,
nj 0l'f arainsi Mr. Blaine, bn; any and
o.! atl,r competitors.
II lapeais upon Congress TO material.
h, Into active aud aggressive elements
OF de campaign the issues that to ifay'
py'a lKetly seem only to be neutral II
not non-existent.
THERE Is VERY LITTLE suffering among
The poor Of this city for want Of fuel
food, medical attendance, OF any OF the
uecessaries OF life, of which the Police
The Washington critic., 1887-12-31
rhc Fatcrui Thirteen Again.

Tile Fidelity whom organized, completed
thlrteou national banks IN Cincinnati
Thle are lhlrtocu letters IN Harpcr's name.
Tho Fidelity Bank on beginning business
hml Thirteen clerks and dotlcers, There were
thia.eon employees OF tine Fidelity with thir.
teen letters IN tlelr name Harper was
;hrcr llip,s thirteen years old when son
tlnced. His birthday is December 10, Thlr-
,cnn incn were employed 10 working up cy.
dence against hip, There ara thirteen
letters in 'he naric cf netcctyc Alex l..
hruiruoni. who worked pn le Gaze lhir'
teen Ia number oflcuer ~ the name of
,liilyc lfuwcll Jackson. who tried the ease
Muy l3 was the day ON which the false state
uoni was made Gut on which he was con-
yicted. The engine carrying Harper to Co
huuibus was No. IL, There were thirteen
coaches In the train, including the baggage
car. He saw the sun rise for the first time
OYER the walls of the Ohio Penitentiury he.
eenlhcr l3.-tPittsbrrg Commercial -Gazetto.
Failure in the Yarn Trade Writing un.
successful novels.-- -Lomaha Bee.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-31
Curious Cure for Dyspepsia

Curious Cure for Dyspepsia.
In the american Magazias DR.. w. +,
Richardson gives the following curious pre-
scriptlon for dyspepsia;
Everything | eat in the morning disa-
grees with me- DOCTOR remarked " patient
a few days ago. 1T has come to u point at
last when, II I take any solid food before
fort" '"Have you ever tried any home.
made sausageT mo; why never could
digest that, doctor, 1t is too greasy" swell,
perhaps so" was my answer, but, as SOME
really vgood results have shown up lately,
would like you to try it." And sure
quietly digestcd, and proved Just the re.
Quired morning meal, II II. worth trying in
every case Of forenoon dyspepsia, when
ordinary diet fails,
The Washington critic., 1887-12-31
GENERAL AND cRlrIcuLAR.

In society:
Mamma" said beautiful K-street
maiden, in tender tones, this morning at
breakfast Henry is coming around to.mor-
row night"
"Wcll what of that?" replied mamma.
with ill-conceaed disappointment. Hes
been coming every Sunday night for two
years"
Every true. mamma; but neither of them
was Leap Year" and cold, hard, deter.
mined look spread over her lovely features
an inch and a-half thick.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-31

s ~ upo'o houses can pe examined py permit
THOMAS j. FISHER q CO.,
1924 Il street northwest.
E0R RENT.4.R00N HOUSE, no. s1s " SIS
d. LEONARD.
407 40 st = W.
E1OR RENT--5.ROOM HOUSE, WITH on WITH.
l. out stable, No. 7ts AZ 1t . W; price, with
b. LEONARD,
dO7 AZ vt w.
TOR RENT-i.ROOM HOUSE, NO. 7cI DELLA.
l. ware ave- bet and II SITS; price s11.
d. LEONARD,
i07 ~ stsw.
EOR RENT-A NUMBER or FINELY FUR.
l. nished houses in desirable locations by the
year or session of Congress, at low figures.
THOS. j. FISHER 3 CO..
1924 Est NV
TS0R RENT-1e07 18TH st n W, A DESIRABLE
IL 3story brick residence, containing 10 rooms
and bath; house Is heated by latrobe stoves; has
range, cellar and all conveniences; price s45 per
MONTH